Costa Smeralda

A jewel of italian tourism: the perfect destination for yachts and luxury boats.

Located in the north east of Sardinia, the Costa Smeralda is a tourist destination renowned throughout the world where luxury and modernity combine with the Sardinian tradition.

The coast has numerous bays, small beaches and is a short distance from numerous islands including those of the archipelago of La Maddalena, as well as others like Cappuccini, Bisce, Li Nibani, Mortorio, Le Camere and Soffi.

Its name is a recent addition, coined in the ‘60s, when the Consorzio Costa Smeralda was formed by Prince Karim Aga Khan, the Ismaili muslim with British Citizenship, to create the destination of choice for the International jet set, with clubs like Billionaire, and the setting of films like Vacanze sulla Costa Smeralda and Vita Smeralda.

Here the breathtaking scenery between crystal clear sea, pristine coves and unspoilt beaches is combined with luxury services above all for nautical tourism.

The heart of the Costa Smeralda is Porto Cervo, the ideal destination for holidays in boat, above all in summer, when big yachts and luxury boats take advantage of the numerous berths available in this area.

The zone is serviced by the nearby airport of Olbia-Costa Smeralda. In 2012, the control of the Consorzio Costa Smeralda was passed from the society run by Tom Barrack to the Emirate of Qatar Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani who manages the sovereign fund of Qatar, for the sum of €750 million. In the same year and period, there was also created a new consortium for charters.

Things to do

Capriccioli Beach

Located 8km to the east of Cala di Volpe, in the locality with the same name in the Costa Smeralda.
It is one of the preferred destinations for families, as it is pretty well protected from the wind. Around the beach, the typical mediterranean shrubs grows in abundance and provides a beautiful perfume. Accessible also to disabled people you can hire beach beds and umbrellas.

Capriccioli
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Porto Cervo

The main area of the Costa Smeralda: its shape looks like a deer and it dominates the promontory into water, the curve of the port and the villas dotted around the greenery. Its little piazza is famous as are its shops and boutiques, while all around its restaurants, hotels, nightclubs and villas climb up the surrounding hills.

Porto Cervo
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Stella Maris

This is the church that dominates the gulf of Porto Cervo, and is considered a masterpiece of modern architecture. Created in the ‘60s by Michele Busiri Vici, there are many precious details like the sculptures and fittings of Luciano Minguzzi. In summer Mass is celebrated every day at 19:00.

Porto Cervo
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Nuraghe La Prisgiona

It’s an archaeological nuragic site (an ancient megalithic edifice), located in the valley of Capichera in the comune of Arzachena. Made up of a nuraghe and a village of about 90 -100 huts and is considered unique amongst the Gallurese Nuraghe. Nearby there is also the “Giant’s tomb” of Coddu Vecchiu.

Porto Cervo
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Nuraghe Albucciu

The nuragic complex of Albucciu that is found in the comune of Arzachena, 2.3 km from the city in the "Malchittu" area. The complex is made up of a village of circular huts and a “Giant’s tomb” (tomba Moro). It can be easily visited without a guide.

Porto Cervo
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Roccia del fungo

The symbol of the city of Arzachena, it is an interesting rock, sculpted by thousands of years of wind and rain. Used as a shelter since the Neolithic era, today it is possible to visit it for free via an easy access route. Incorporated in the centre of Arzachena, it provides an unmissable photo opportunity.

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